How far is Union, NJ from East Freehold, NJ?

The driving distance from Union, NJ to East Freehold, NJ is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.19 mi
00h 45m
Flight
28.79 mi
46.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.79 mi
Kilometers
46.34 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.19 mi
Kilometers
51.8 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Freehold
Wed, Apr 22, 7:46 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Wed, Apr 22, 8:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-22T07:01
Arrive East Freehold
Wed, Apr 22, 7:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Union
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Union
16.1 mi
00h 22m
To East Freehold
16.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Union and East Freehold.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union and East Freehold.

  1. 1

    Start on Harding Avenue

    74 m · 12 sec · Harding Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    1087 ft · 42 sec · Vauxhall Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Stuyvesant Avenue

    3120 ft · 2 min · Stuyvesant Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    708 ft · 28 sec · Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2254 ft · 30 sec · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    7 mi · 10 min · US Highway 9

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 18 South: Asbury Park, Shore Points

    2360 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 79 South: Freehold

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Kozloski Road

    3073 ft · 53 sec · Kozloski Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Dutch Lane Road

    120 m · 8 sec · Dutch Lane Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dutch Lane Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and East Freehold.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
9.78 mi · 30%
US Highway 9
6.97 mi · 22%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 19%
NJ 18 South
5.12 mi · 16%
South Main Street
1.62 mi · 5%
Stuyvesant Avenue
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

8.63 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 22m from Union
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely near East Freehold.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union to East Freehold?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Union and 16.1 miles from East Freehold.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around East Freehold is Rain Showers Likely.

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Amboy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Amboy.

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and East Freehold. Straight-line distance: 28.79 mi (46.34 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
East Freehold

#2 East Freehold

Census designated place

Population4,894
Coordinates40.2809400, -74.2512600
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: East Freehold (-74.25126, 40.28094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.3 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.28 gal · 8.6 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.66 $9.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.24 $10.49
Premium $4.95 $5.65 $11.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.82 $13.63

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and East Freehold. The current time is 07:01:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.